Target Center Arena.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz.
The game entered the final moment, and the Timberwolves were chased by the Jazz and only led by 1 point. In this case, if the Timberwolves no longer find a way to score, it is entirely possible for the Jazz to seize the last moment to launch a successful defensive counterattack.
Once that happens, the Timberwolves are likely to lose the game.
The fans at the scene were anxious and the players on the field were also very nervous.
In the past, Timberwolves fans would only do one thing, and that is to yell for the head coach to arrange for Zhao Feiyang to play in singles. Many times in the past, because of Zhao Feiyang's execution ability on key goals, the fans ended up having to Get what you want.
But this time, Zhao Feiyang was not here.
"Oh! Damn it! When will Zhao come back?"
"I wonder how long it will take for the China game to end? We need that guy. If he were there, maybe this game wouldn't be played like this by the Jazz..."
"Can other people on the team execute the final blow without him? Frankly speaking, I think it's a bit difficult. That guy Zach felt okay today, but he still hasn't been able to play the 'Mr. Key' performance like Zhao... ..."
Fans are extremely worried.
The game on the court has reached its most critical moment. When Derrick Rose, the team's number one, held the ball across half court, all the fans on the sidelines stood up.
The same goes for the opponent Jazz.
On the court, all Jazz players were marking one-on-one, and Derrick Rose, who was holding the ball, was also being marked. Zach, who was assigned to play the second position on the wing, was running. He tried to go around and get the ball. Unfortunately, the Jazz did not give him a chance at all. The defensive players kept biting him and refused to let go.
Although other people on the field have opportunities, people such as Dwight Howard are really in poor condition. He played a lot during the offseason. Not only is his condition poor now, but his footsteps are even slower than before. Quite a few.
It's obvious that he hasn't recovered from his strength yet, and as he gets older, his mobility has changed too much compared to before.
Ibaka, who was traded during the offseason, is in good shape, but he is stuck with the opponent's players in the paint. If he is allowed to come out, he may be taken away from the Timberwolves' rebounds if he fails to score.
Therefore, as the number one position, Rose really has no better choice.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally took action.
The moment he threw the ball to the ground, the fans on the sidelines screamed. Many people guessed his intentions, even the rival Jazz.
The Jazz players stepped forward to press the defense, while Rose opened the distance and went one-on-one. After dribbling and shaking, Rose suddenly changed direction and entered the two zones from the right.
Different from the previous play style of "change direction, break through and dunk without slowing down", now he chooses to throw after entering the two zones.
It's not as explosive as the previous style of play, but it's equally efficient and useful.
The Jazz players' defensive interference failed, and Rose successfully threw the ball into the basket with a throw.
Uh-huh.
The ball went in.
The fans on the sidelines suddenly burst into wild cheers, and even the host responsible for the commentary couldn't help but get agitated during the live broadcast.
"Oh! Damn! This guy really made the key shot!"
"50 points! He got 50 points!"
"Everything seems to be back to that time a few years ago..."
113 to 100.
The Timberwolves led by 3 points, with only 7.1 seconds left before the end of the game.
Jazz serves.
The Timberwolves players were frantically marking the ball. In this case, the Jazz still sent the ball. Guard George Hill, who got the ball, sprinted with the ball and threw the basketball high as soon as half-court was passed.
Beep.
The sound of the timer reaching zero sounded.
Hill's ultra-long three-pointer failed to score and bounced out of the basket at the last moment.
Snapped.
The moment the basketball flew out, the Timberwolves fans on the sidelines cheered wildly. They finally won the game, although they only narrowly beat their opponents by 3 points, but it was already very good for a team that is currently in poor condition!
After the game, the fans at the scene were not in a hurry to leave. This winning night for the Timberwolves was somewhat special.
The special thing is Rose.
Once upon a time, the light on him was so dazzling! He is the youngest regular season MVP. His style of play is elegant and explosive, and his physical fitness is also terrifying. It can be said that if it were not for those continuous injuries, he would definitely be the top number one position in the current NBA, or even not. one.
His debut was the peak. No one knows if his career would have reached a terrifying height without those injuries!
Unfortunately, injuries ruined everything and almost ruined his career!
Just before coming to the Timberwolves, Rose had already announced that he planned to retire. If someone around him hadn't persuaded him, he might have been disillusioned with the professional arena and really left!
The past few years after leaving the Chicago Bulls and wandering around are indescribable for a man who once stood in the NBA pyramid.
The most fearful thing in this world is not not getting it, but losing it after getting it.
It's like a person who once owned five million, but lived in a slum overnight with only a few crumpled dollars in his pocket. Those beautiful and glorious lives left him, and all that was left were long nights and memories.
Rose was the one who gained and lost.
But tonight, the 50 points he scored set a personal career scoring record. This was undoubtedly a light in the darkness, saving him who had lost his confidence and redeeming his career that he originally planned to end.
On the field, the media also focused their cameras on Rose, and the host even handed the microphone into his hand. Amid the applause of his teammates, Rose spoke to the camera with tears in his eyes.
"Not long ago, I wanted to leave the NBA, leave basketball... I thought I might never be able to play in the best form... You know, I always had a feeling when I was playing, that It is an innate self-confidence and the courage to face everything..."
"But as I suffered from several injuries, my self-confidence gradually lost, and now there is very little left...I almost gave up! Fortunately, today's game made me realize that I still If I can continue to play here, maybe I can continue to pursue my passion..."
Rose's words moved many fans present, and people stretched out their hands to applaud and cheer for him.
The scene has naturally become big news in the NBA. Under the influence of the lockout, the officials have been hoping to attract back the fans who left through other means. Now Rose's "50-point night" fits their requirements.
As a result, for a time, there were many reports about Rose in the NBA.
Among those reports were not only articles recalling and praising Rose, but also some articles believing that Rose would replace Zhao Feiyang to lead the Timberwolves.
Interestingly, at the same time as these articles appeared, the Timberwolves also ushered in a blockbuster trade.
